1 / 3Westland Industrial Heritage Park
📍 Hokitika, West Coast
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Best for toddlers and primary kids who love engines. A volunteer-run heritage park in Hokitika with restored machinery, fire engines, a big-engine show and the Mudfish Bush Railway, open Wednesdays and Saturdays by donation.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
A lovely, unhurried hour or two for engine-mad kids, and one of the cheapest outings on the Coast. Plan around its two open days, bring coins for the train and the donation box, and let the volunteers show you around; they are the best part. Toddlers are as happy here as ten-year-olds.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Jodie Warner
3 months ago
“Neat place to visit! Lots to learn and see”
Aaron Courage
6 months ago
“Great history. Wonderful day for the kids.”
Kaytee Wright
2 years ago
“The Westland Industrial Heritage Park is absolutely incredible!! This is a great place to visit for all ages! They do an amazing job at showcasing the industrial era of Hokitika! The park is run by a group of very committed volunteers who have a passion for this type of thing. There is even a small steam train that usually runs on the days that the park is open! Can highly recommend to pay a visit!”
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Guided tour
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Overview
Westland Industrial Heritage Park has been built since 1999 by Hokitika volunteers on Brian Waugh Lane, a short drive from the town centre. The Big Engine Shed runs restored industrial machines with sound and light, and around it sit fire engines, sawmilling and mining gear, steam and horse-drawn vehicles and historic boats. The draw for children is the Mudfish Bush Railway, a miniature train looping through native bush, cheap per ride. Entry is by donation and it opens two days a week.
